The Best Dimensions for Your Kitchen
To ensure your kitchen is functional, comfortable, and safe, use the following dimensions - all of which are suggested minimums unless otherwise noted.
Countertops: 36" Height, 25" Depth
Drawers: 4+" Height, 22" Depth
Vanity Base: 32-34.5" Height, 18-21" Depth
Medicine Cabinet: 30" Height, 4" Depth
Lower Cabinets (kitchen): 34.5" Height, 24" Depth
Upper Cabinets: 30-42" Height, 12" Depth
Space Between Countertop and Upper Cabinets: 18"
You may have heard of the “perfect triangle” in a kitchen, where your appliances are located at each point of a triangle within your kitchen. For instance, look at the diagram on the right. Each space should be approximately 4-9 feet.